Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria, is the most populous city in the country and 2nd-most populous and fastest growing in African continent. This city is also the seventh fastest growing city in the world. The huge metropolis of Lagos is situated on the Atlantic coast in Gulf of Guinea, in south-western part of Nigeria. Financial and economic capital of Nigeria, this city is also a flourishing business destination for visitors from Africa, Europe, U.S., and other parts of the world.

Before booking flights to Lagos, it will be appropriate to know briefly about the geography of this city. Lagos Lagoon is home to two important urban islands – Lagos Island as well as Victoria Island. The main channel separates both these islands from the mainland. The Lagos Lagoon drains into Atlantic Ocean forming the Lagos Harbor. The two islands are of varying sizes and separated by creeks from each other. Several bridges connect these islands to Lagos mainland. 

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport is Nigeria’s primary airport situated in northwest of central Lagos. Lagos is well connected to different parts of the world with flights from Nairobi, Istanbul, Houston, Doha, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, New York, Tripoli, Paris, Dubai, Cairo, Rome and London. If you are traveling from the United States and planning to book business class flights to Lagos for a comfortable and luxurious journey, it is important to know that Lagos is not connected with direct flights services from the United States. However, there are many connecting flights available being currently operated by United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, Arik Air, EgyptAir, Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, South African Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates Airline, China Southern Airlines, Alitalia, Air Nigeria and Air France. Flights to Lagos are available from various U.S. cities such as New York, Houston, Atlanta and Washington D.C.

It is also important to know about the climate of Lagos and the best time to visit the city. There are two distinct rainy seasons here and the city has a dry and tropical wet climate. The rainy season is more intense in the months from April through July. So it is best to plan your travel to Lagos during August and September when it is dry and cooler.

While visiting an African city, most visitors wonder about the sightseeing opportunities and outdoor activities. Lagos will not disappoint you whether you like to go on a sightseeing trip or indulge in adventure activities. The city has plenty of attractions to keep the visitors engaged. The city has many museums, excellent beaches and markets to explore. Some of the important museums worth visiting here include the National Museum of Nigeria, National Theatre of Arts and Culture, Nike Art Gallery and the Didi Museum.

The gorgeous beaches in Lagos mesmerize the tourists and are among the prime attractions here. The beaches most frequented by the tourists include Lekki Beach, Elegushi Beach, Bar Beach, and Eleko Beach. Moreover, the beach resorts that shouldn’t be missed out in any case include the Lekki Conservation Centre, La Campagne Tropicana, and Hermitage Garden Resorts.